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Andrew J. Art
- E aart@taftlaw.com
- T (614) 334-6106
- F (614) 221-2007
Summary
Andrew’s practice is focused on representing clients in all aspects of probate, estate planning and related civil litigation. His services extend to adoptions, guardianships, administration of trusts and decedent’s estates, will contests, involuntary commitments, and federal and Ohio estate taxation.
As a former General Referee (Magistrate) of the Franklin County Probate Court for Hon. Richard B. Metcalf, Andrew gained experience handling all types of cases subject to the general jurisdiction of the Ohio Probate Code. Presently, Andrew acts as a Special Magistrate for the Hon. Jeffrey D. Mackey with exclusive jurisdiction to hear civil commitment proceedings, and has served in such capacity under the Hon. Lawrence A. Belskis, Hon. Thomas E. Louden, Hon. Eric Brown, Hon. Alan S. Acker, Hon. Robert G. Montgomery, and Hon. Jeffrey D. Mackey.
Representative Experience
- Regularly involved in problem solving for family disputes/litigation involving elder clients, their assets and family.
- Handles estates and estate tax returns for modest up to multi-million dollar estates.
- Closely involved with guardianship cases all over the state of Ohio both as Guardian and representing guardians and related litigation.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates (2024)
Honoree, Columbus CEO “Top Lawyers” (2019, 2022)
AV Peer Review Rated, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
Honoree, Columbus CEO “Top Lawyers,” Probate & Trust Administration Law (2021)
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Education
- Capital University Law School (1990)
- Bob Jones University, B.A. (1984)
Admissions
- State - Ohio
Speeches and Publications
- “Failing to Plan Can Cost You” Columbus Business First, March 23, 2007
- Presenter for various probate law lectures on general estate plan issues, advance directives and health care issues, etc.
- Contributor to publications on probate law updates and current issues
- Author: “Estate Planning: Be Careful What You Ask For” CWS Newsletter, Vol. 3, 2008
News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 News
Eleven Taft Attorneys Named Top Lawyers 2022 by Columbus CEO Magazine News
Nine Columbus Attorneys Honored as “Top Lawyers” 2021 by Columbus CEO
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Member, Probate and Trust Law Committee
- Columbus Bar Association
Member, Bar Admissions Committee
Member, Probate and Trust Law Committee - Franklin County, Ohio Probate Court
Special Magistrate
Former General Referee - Ohio State Bar Association
Member, Probate and Trust Law Section